Waterproof seat covers?

Post by **uki** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 4:06 am

I've installed some Suzuki x-90 seats in my ride along with a spray in bedliner...was looking to get some waterproof seatcovers.Now even though i have x-90 seats i think sidekick covers might work for me?anyone have ideas on where i might be able to find some seatcovers that would fit these seats snug?

Post by ***BESTY*** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 5:29 am

spend some money and get them upholstered in leather with a logo or something on it !!

easy to keep clean, lasts a long time !

not too expensive, but it will give it an expensive 'look' !!

Post by **grimbo** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:57 am

not sure where you are from but a couple of options would be Black Duck Canvas seat covers which are I think advertised in 4WD Monthly here in Oz or Wet Okele Neoprene seat covers (same stuff as wet suits0 advertised in the US mags

Post by **greg** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 10:45 am

I've just removed my aftermarket seats and put some stock vinyl seats back in the car so that i'd have waterproof seats... it's definately a cheap and simple option

Post by **WaveCult** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 10:17 pm

grimbo wrote:not sure where you are from but a couple of options would be Black Duck Canvas seat covers which are I think advertised in 4WD Monthly here in Oz or Wet Okele Neoprene seat covers (same stuff as wet suits0 advertised in the US mags

Yep, neoprene... now there's a genuine weight loss solution!!!!

I'd suggest something breathable, but then again it depends on whether your passengers enjoy the whole sweat thing.

I've read about some canvas materials that would actually be waterproof while still maintaining breathability a while back. If I find the website I'll shoot it through / post it... come to think of it, it might have been Black Duck Canvas...

Post by **uki** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 10:57 pm

Located in us/georgia...but yeah great ideas...i looked for black duck covers on the internet but was unsuccessful...i'll keep trying...thanks for thr help!

Post by **skippy** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 11:13 pm

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=black ... %3Dlang_en

Post by **uki** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 1:18 am

i went to the web site...but the only US phone #i found was one digit short of complete...so i dialed it 10 times using a different #at the end each time...no luck

Post by **skippy** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:25 am

try
The Canvas seat cover company
Mal Higlett
Ph 07 34230091

this was one of the search results that came up in my google search. haven't called the number so I dunno if it works.

also stupid question did you dial 0011 1 before their number?

Post by **WaveCult** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:55 am

skippy wrote:try
The Canvas seat cover company
Mal Higlett
Ph 07 34230091

this was one of the search results that came up in my google search. haven't called the number so I dunno if it works.

also stupid question did you dial 0011 1 before their number?

I actually had the idea (could be wrong) that Uki was US-based... notice how the steering wheel's on the "wrong side" of the car in that shot of the seats?

Anyway, my searches have taken me elsewhere... hope it helps:

http://www.autoanything.com/seatcover (Aquatec is neoprene-based unfortunately)

http://www.carseatcovers.co.uk/ProductSeatCovFront.htm (main page: http://www.carseatcovers.co.uk/MainCarCare.shtml)

http://www.takla.co.za/prod01.htm

They may not fit as snug on the seats as you'd like though... you'll just have to see...

Personally I got 2 sets of high-back bucket seat covers for my soft-top Grand Vitara which I picked up for AU$15.00 (each pair) at KMart and although far from a perfect fit (actually, they fit better on the back seats than the front... might get the front ones "tightened"... anyone good with a sewing machine?), hey, it does it's job... not waterproof but I wouldn't like to leave it in the rain with the top down anyway, and if I'm going to be getting in the car with a wet wetsuit on, I just put a beach towel on the seat before sitting down... worked in the past... should work in the future.

Good luck with your search! And post photos when you've put them on!

Cheers,

Luis

Post by **uki** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 12:57 am

thanks for all the help guys...i just got in here&i'll research those sites and definely post pictures of my covers when i get them...but first is first...got to install 2 sets of knuckle gaskets on my front axle tonight,while i have it apart...trying to solve any potencial problems before putting my rig all back together....few more things to do...repair axle...install front axle..install computer/1600 16v motor(got mine from a crashed x-90 only 8ooo miles on it)then its start it up time!oh yeah...will post pictures as i go

Post by **WaveCult** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 11:14 am

uki wrote:thanks for all the help guys...i just got in here&i'll research those sites and definely post pictures of my covers when i get them...but first is first...got to install 2 sets of knuckle gaskets on my front axle tonight,while i have it apart...trying to solve any potencial problems before putting my rig all back together....few more things to do...repair axle...install front axle..install computer/1600 16v motor(got mine from a crashed x-90 only 8ooo miles on it)then its start it up time!oh yeah...will post pictures as i go

I've got the same engine on my GV... if you come up with any ideas for a slight power increase let me know your thoughts!

Cheers and good luck!

Luis

Post by **greg** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 11:53 am

WaveCult wrote:
I've got the same engine on my GV... if you come up with any ideas for a slight power increase let me know your thoughts!

Pull the motor and put 660 in it

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